Shaffer v. Kansas Farmers Union Royalty Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Harvey, J.:

This was an action to quiet title. Defendants prevailed, and plaintiff has appealed.

More specifically plaintiff sought to set aside a “mineral deed” executed by plaintiff to defendants on land owned by him, on the grounds: (1) That the conveyance was not recorded within ninety days, or listed for taxation as required by G. S. 1935, 79-420; (2) that it was without any legal or valid consideration; (3) that the purported consideration consisted of a share of stock which defendants were not at the time authorized to issue; and (4) that…